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In this spring weekend writing retreat, interested students, faculty, alumni, and guests will gather in the MIIS library for 2 full days and 2 half days to work intensively and without interruption on writing projects of their choice. Time will be divided between individual writing activities and collaborative consultation and discussion.

This writing retreat is designed to provide interested students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests some intensive and uninterrupted writing time to work on writing projects of their choice. Time will be divided between individual writing activities on the second floor of the library (or wherever you would like to be), collaborative consultation and discussion before and after the sessions, and shared breaks for snacks and meals. There is no instruction, no peer-reading unless arranged by participants on their own, and no workshop-like activities.

2018 SCELC Internet Librarian Conference attendants Reception at MIIS. We’ve been hosting this special gathering for ten years in the row. The conference will be taking place at Monterey Conference Center from Oct. 14-18, 2018. This event is by invitation only.

Internationally renowned as an expert on the use and prevention of chemical and biological weapons, Ray Zilinskas is the co-editor of The Encyclopedia of Bioterrorism Defense, and has authored more than 17 books and 60 articles in the field. His expertise has been sought by the US Department of State, UNDP, World Bank, and even network television. The Soviet Biological Weapons Program: A History, co-authored with Milton Leitenberg, is the primer for anyone interested in this topic.

John has been translating Chinese literature, philosophy and children’s books for three decades. He has won an NEA Fellowship for Translation, two Northern California Book Awards, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Translation Award. As both an editor and translator, he brings a rich awareness of Chinese and Taiwanese culture to create exquisite volumes of poetry, thought-provoking collections of stories, and inspirational literature. An opportunity to hear about the art of literary translation from one who has mastered it.

What does music mean to you? Is it entertainment? Background noise? Or a consuming passion and constant presence in your life? For Jason Warburg the answer has never been in doubt. With 100 album reviews and artist interviews, a smattering of essays and some concert reviews, My Heart Sings the Harmony is a love letter to rock and roll, (and progressive rock, power-pop, jazz, Americana), and truth be told, to popular music itself. If you’ve ever experienced a moment when music changed your life, this book was written for you.

Her name has become synonymous with Court Interpretation. Holly has written the book on the subject, (as well as many others), and is a highly sought after court interpreter. When she can find time, she loves to do freelance translations. Her most recent book project, co-translated with Barry Olsen, is From Paris to Nuremberg: the Birth of Conference Interpreting by Jesús Baigorri–Jalón.

Combining scientific information with creative storytelling and evocative movement, Andrea Olsen discusses the interconnectedness of body systems and earth systems. The presentation includes a dance excerpt from her project, “Dancing in Wild Places: Seaweed and Ocean Health”, focusing on the vast underwater gardens that are visible in the intertidal zone and appear along the wrack-line on Monterey beaches. Seaweed snacks will be provided! Location: Library 2nd Floor

From Ottoman Turk and Beyond: Shimmering Threads of Identity What began as research for a biography of her paternal grandfather became a sweeping family and personal history set during the demise of the Ottoman Empire and rise of modern Turkey. Her research led to fascinating observations and discoveries about the fluidity of personal and cultural identities. Sarah Springer joins the conversation to share how Nükhet’s manuscript found the perfect home on the recently launched MiddCreate digital platform. Authors Hour is a series of informal conversations celebrating Middlebury authors.

Poet, Scholar & Sanskrit Translator Laurie Patton is the author or editor of nine books and more than 50 articles on religion, mythology, South Asian culture, and literature. She has translated The Bhagavad Gita and published two books of poetry, illuminating ancient wisdom with a modern sensibility. Described as a “poetic scholar,” acclaimed for her elegant translation, and known for making erudite subjects accessible, this promises to be a fascinating conversation. Authors Hour is a series of informal conversations celebrating our Middlebury authors.